Garden & Landscape - May 2007

2007-05-21 15:32:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i never have pest problems in my garden except with my tomato plants.i get these worm looking bugs that have a big horn or spike on top on their heads.they are green.my grandpa knows but his memory is gone.so,what are they and how do i keep them from appearing this year?thank you

2007-05-21 15:23:13 · 6 answers · asked by jgmafb 5

2007-05-21 15:17:12 · 4 answers · asked by Sidereality 3

2007-05-21 14:30:20 · 6 answers · asked by "Corey" 3

2007-05-21 14:29:22 · 5 answers · asked by "Corey" 3

2007-05-21 14:19:27 · 7 answers · asked by fishdance2002 1

2007-05-21 13:58:03 · 4 answers · asked by Jonathan M 1

I am planting a garden in a hot dry area in central florida. I would perfer that the plants be flowering and if at all possible attract butterflys (though not a requiremnt). I also need vines to grow up a chain link fence (if the plant floweres awsome if not its ok) and a shade type tree that wont get to big. These plants need to be as strong and resistant to drought and heat as possible thank you for Links!!!

2007-05-21 13:36:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

It doesn't appear that the stalks are eaten, just nibbled in two. There are what appears to be teeth marks higher up on the stalk. I have searched online with no answers, someone at a nursery said MAYBE a cutworm did it, but I can't find anywhere that says they eat cannas.

2007-05-21 11:09:15 · 6 answers · asked by trickee 1

If I Eat An Apple And Save All The Seeds, If I Plant Them In The Ground Will It Grow?

2007-05-21 11:05:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have pix... It's white flower looks like a lily & the leaves are twice as big as a large rhodedendron leaf & are shiny... The bud is nothing like I ever saw... How do I embed the pix???

2007-05-21 11:00:48 · 1 answers · asked by ronor99_2000 1

I keep waking up to trash strewn all over my yard..

2007-05-21 09:48:30 · 8 answers · asked by Sara 2

They should have been cut back three months ago, which I failed to do. They are overgrown and leaning, though they are staked. I'm afraid if I cut them back now that all the energy will go into the roots and the graft will die, which happened to another one last year. They are iceberg rose trees.

2007-05-21 09:24:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a really bad allergy to bees stings and I was wondering if there are any types of flowers that will repell them.

2007-05-21 09:03:32 · 5 answers · asked by Wendy J 2

What's the best kind of fence and where can I get it? I want a fence that will
1)keep my cats in my yard and other people's animals out
2) provide privacy
3) allow some air flow, like vertical blinds

If anyone knows of a product that fits this description, I'll be very grateful - construction's not my strong suit!

2007-05-21 08:47:05 · 5 answers · asked by silver.graph 4

I've been working in my garden (new home owner!!!) and planting some perennials. The tag on my cone flowers states to deadhead the flowers after blooming. I'm not sure what that means or how important it is. Any help would be appreciated!

2007-05-21 08:42:33 · 11 answers · asked by Big_C 2

Not knowing that the tree had such shallow roots, I dug a trench around the tree about 4" deep to plant hostas. The outside diameter of the trench has a 3' radius with the tree at the center. The tree has a 3" trunk and is about 15' tall. When I dug the trench, I cut six 3/4" roots that had a length of more than 3'. What can I do to help this tree recover?

2007-05-21 08:08:10 · 2 answers · asked by tlwheeler 1

I am trying to figure out how much Its going to cost me to hydro seed my front lawn. They charge by square foot and I want to be as accurate as possible. Instructions on how I would calculate this would be great!!! Thank you.

2007-05-21 07:41:01 · 9 answers · asked by Elizabeth 2

My neighbors cats r using my flowerbeds as a litter box. I have many flower beds around trees. I luv my flowers and baby them. I have noticed in the mornings that the cat or cats have been using them.. One of my dialahs leaves r being ate as soon as the come on. What can I use, its not a place where i can fence in. I don't ever see them there. Please help!?!?!?

2007-05-21 07:32:58 · 7 answers · asked by russell6 2

2007-05-21 07:28:12 · 6 answers · asked by Cheeks 2

I had some old organic garlic cloves in my fridge that were getting sprouts on them. I planted them in my vegetable garden. Can I expect to harvest anything? How should I care for the garlic plants, and how do I know when they are ready to be pulled out? I did the same with some shallots.

2007-05-21 07:23:21 · 3 answers · asked by ellwoodbellamy 2

I'm really not sure what caused the dead grass, but the rest of the lawn is fair to o.k. there were some weeds & crabgrass too, but I put down some weed & feed a couple of weeks ago when we had a lot of rain. it's seemed to help a little. I want lush green grass

2007-05-21 06:35:04 · 5 answers · asked by Rocker 1

Sweet Home Oregon, 97386

2007-05-21 06:33:02 · 2 answers · asked by dawn l 1

I had on place tell me 1 ton and another tell me 2 ton. And both said that 1 ton covers 70 square feet.

2007-05-21 06:18:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to remove it all so I can put down fabric weed stopper and then mulch. Thank you in advance.

2007-05-21 05:55:05 · 13 answers · asked by Jacks036 5

My leaky faucet in my upstairs bathroom had created a lil bit of water damage on my ceiling. The faucet is now replaced and nothing is leaking...does anyone have any ideas how to get rid of the water mark left on my ceiling....it isn't very large.....thanks

2007-05-21 05:46:13 · 2 answers · asked by confused 2

I planted from seeds and now they are about 4-6 in tal with several leaves, how long will it take for them to start producing? Also planted a Lemon boy Tomatoe plant and it is about 2 ft. when will it produce. None of them have flowers yet.

2007-05-21 05:21:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a dog and do not want to kennel him just so I have Weed and Feed my yard. Does anyone know of a harmless weed killer/fertilizer concoction to treat my yard. The clover and creeping charlie are starting to take over.

2007-05-21 05:08:56 · 7 answers · asked by poharry34 2

2007-05-21 05:08:14 · 3 answers · asked by NONAME 1

This is for a "highend" new backyard (no existing landscaping) in a "highend" neighborhood. I am told there are two ways to do the flagstone:
* the same way as pavers, with sand layer underneath, the pavers set, filled in and swept with sand, and watering it down when done? or,
* with a concrete layer first, then glue the flagstone with mortar and filled in with ???

**sealed or not sealed with something?

*** should it be attached or not attached to the slab foundation?

**** How far up the foundation (or down from stucco) should the level patio top be?

***** Can it be DIY? Or I need above info to find out what method the contractor should use (one told me uses sand method)

The yard is large, so there may be one or two patio areas, a back and a side. The back patio may be 20ft x 30ft or larger.

Also, the area is east bay california (some seismic activity). The soil is not soil, it's like clay when wet.

2007-05-21 04:21:05 · 4 answers · asked by rfs 1